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Strike Update - Local 802 and Broadway League To Resume Mediation
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Negotiations continue as two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) work toward new working contracts with the Broadway League. 
The 1/52 Project Hosts 2025 Reception Honoring Grant Recipients
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Borritt, hosted its 2025 reception on October 6 at The Civilian Hotel. Learn more!
DROUGHT by Joseph Alan Smith to Have Industry Presentation in November
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Drought, a new play by Joseph Alan Smith, will get an NYC industry presentation. Learn more about the. new play by Smith, and learn more about the upcoming reading here.
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Written by Will Aronson and Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection and a surprising adventure. It is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet.
Tjaša Ferme's New Sci-Fi Dramedy BIOADAPTING to Have Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Tjaša Ferme's New Sci-Fi Dramedy BIOADAPTING will have two industry presentations,
ILP Theatrical Acquires Literary Works of A CHRISTMAS STORY Writer Jean Shepherd
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of Jean Shepherd from Dalfie Entertainment Inc. Learn more here!
Pearl Cleage And David Greenspan Honored With 2025 Legacy Playwright Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2025
Playwrights Pearl Cleage and David Greenspan have been named the 2025 recipients of the Legacy Playwright Awards, honoring their lifelong contributions to American theatre.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Present 'Is Theater As Gay-Friendly As We Think?'
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2025
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited will present an upcoming town hall, Queery: Is Theater As Gay-Friendly As We Think?. Learn more and see how to attend.
THE SPARROW Musical Is in Development
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2025
A new original musical, The Sparrow, is currently in development — a sweeping romantic drama set in 1850s Sicily and inspired by Storia di una capinera, the celebrated novel by Giovanni Verga, one of Italy’s most influential literary voices.
ANNABEL'S SISTER by George Kolber to Have Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2025
Annabel’s Sister, a new play by George Kolber, will present two industry readings in New York, directed by Matt Okin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
TRU to Present 'Checking The Pulse Of Indie Theater, And Ensuring Its Future Health'
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. The event will feature Checking the Pulse of Indie Theater and Ensuring Its Future Health.
The 2025 Broadway Dreams Gala to Honor Jerry Mitchell
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
Broadway Dreams’ annual gala will honor Jerry Mitchell and take place this December. Learn more about the event, including who is performing, and see how to attend here.
KATHY & STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! to Have Industry Presentation
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
Producers Isaac Robert Hurwitz and Seth A. Goldstein of Hugo Six will present a new American adaptation of the award-winning hit British musical comedy, Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder! Learn more!
Is a Broadway Strike Imminent? What You Need to Know
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
There is a chance that sometime in the near future, the show won't go on. That's because two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) are in the process of negotiating new working contracts with the Broadway League. 
INVASION: CHRISTMAS CAROL to Have Industry Readings in November
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
Atlanta, Georgia based theater company, Dad’s Garage, in association with Inverness Productions, will present two private industry readings of their long-running hit holiday show, Invasion: Christmas Carol. Learn more!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Is AI a Threat to Broadway's Newest Shows?
by Alex Freeman - October 14, 2025
This week, we're exploring the forces shaping the future of the theatre industry, from technological disruption to fundamental questions about its workforce and leadership. On Broadway, the rise of AI is changing how audiences discover new shows, even as looming labor negotiations, which have drawn the attention of Congress, threaten to halt current ones. At the same time, we're seeing innovative solutions to talent pipeline challenges emerge overseas, while also celebrating the creators and leaders steering the art form forward, from a key artistic appointment in the regional sector to a major international award for a Tony-winning writing team.
The Entertainment Community Fund Reveals 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program Recipients
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. Learn more about the fund and about the recipients here.
34 Composers and Librettists Revealed as Ivor Novello Award Nominees
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
The Ivors Academy has announced the 34 composers and librettists who have been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award. The winners will be announced at The Ivors Classical Awards in November, celebrating the best of contemporary classical music.  
Musical REY OF LIGHT To Have One Night Only Presentation at Thad Cochran Center
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
The de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host a one-night-only presentation of Rey of Light. Learn more!
CONFESSIONS A New Musical to Have Industry Reading in October
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Theatre Now will present an invitation-only industry reading of Confessions in New York City on Monday, October 20th. Learn more about the upcoming industry reading!
Broadway Actors and Musicians Prepare for a Strike; Negotiations Set to Continue Next Week
by Sidney Paterra - October 10, 2025
The Broadway production contract has officially expired, leaving both Actors Equity Association (actors) and Local 802 (Broadway musicians) in heated negotiations with the Broadway League for a fair working contract. Find out all of the latest!
Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo Launches Odd Woman Out Podcast, Celebrating Women in the Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
There’s a new voice shaking things up in the podcast world, and she’s not afraid to get odd. Broadway Podcast Network just announced the debut of Odd Woman Out, a fresh and fearless podcast that’s flipping the script on how women in the arts tell their stories.
T/T/Partners Unveils New Leadership, Promotions, And More
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
T/T/Partners (TTP) has announced new leadership appointments, including the promotion of Brittany Weber to General Manager, with Jessie Douglas, Garrett Holtz, and Marty McGuire stepping into senior management roles.
ROYO Reveals Strategic Investment in Asia Through Its Subsidiary, RTS Entertainment
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
ROYO, one of the UK's largest commercial theatre producers, has announced plans for further investment in bringing world class theatre to Asia through its subsidiary RTS Entertainment.
The Music Center’s Spotlight Application Due Date Extended
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
The free annual competition provides more than $100,000 in performing arts scholarships and artistic development to Southern California high school students through auditions, feedback and mastery classes.

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